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What is the meaning of 'Modernismo'?
A Spanish-language literary movement emphasizing aestheticism, beauty, and musicality.
What is the meaning of 'Imperialismo'?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
What is the meaning of 'Paradoja'?
A statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth.
What is the meaning of 'Antítesis'?
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure.
What is the meaning of 'Metonimia'?
The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.
What is the meaning of 'Verso libre'?
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter.
What is the meaning of 'Símbolo'?
A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
What is the meaning of 'Apóstrofe'?
A figure of speech in which someone absent or dead or something nonhuman is addressed as if it were alive and present.
What is the meaning of 'Prosopopeya'?
Also known as personification, giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is the meaning of 'Imagen'?
Descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
What is the meaning of 'El nacionalismo'?
Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
What is the meaning of 'El regionalismo'?
The theory or practice of regional rather than central systems of administration or economic, cultural, or political affiliation.
What does the American eagle symbolize in 'A Roosevelt'?
It represents U.S. expansionism and power in Latin America.
What does the butterfly (mariposa) symbolize in 'A Roosevelt'?
It symbolizes Latin American vulnerability in the face of American imperialism.
What is the significance of critiquing Theodore Roosevelt in the poem?
Roosevelt symbolizes U.S. imperialism, and criticizing him is a way to critique American foreign policy in Latin America.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
An addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting America's right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
A U.S. policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas, but later used to justify U.S. intervention.
Why does the poem emphasize Latin American cultural heritage?
To celebrate the diversity and unique characteristics of Latin American nations and resist cultural domination.
What is the significance of calling for unity in Latin America?
To create a united front against imperialist forces and assert their collective identity.
What is the role of art and literature in expressing collective identity?
Art and literature serve as a means to voice concerns, celebrate heritage, and inspire resistance against oppression.
What is the significance of the poem being written in 1904?
It was a time of increased U.S. political and economic power in Latin America, heightening tensions and prompting nationalist movements.
What is the significance of referring to specific locations in Latin America?
To highlight the tangible effects of American expansionism on the region's diverse nations and resources.
What is the significance of Rubén Darío being a Nicaraguan poet?
It gives him a unique perspective on U.S. influence in Central America, making his critique more personal and relevant.
Why does the poem highlight the exploitation of resources?
To criticize the economic impact of American imperialism on Latin American economies and local industries.
What is the meaning of 'Modernismo'?
A Spanish-American literary movement that emphasized aestheticism, symbolism, and cosmopolitanism.
What is the meaning of 'Imperialismo'?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
What is the meaning of 'Apostrofe'?
A figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses someone or something that is not present or cannot respond.
What is the meaning of 'Paradoja'?
A statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth.
What is the meaning of 'Antitesis'?
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure.
What is the meaning of 'Metonimia'?
The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.
What is the meaning of 'Verso libre'?
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter.
What is the meaning of 'Simbolo'?
A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
What is the meaning of 'Prosopopeya'?
Also known as personification, it's giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is the meaning of 'Imagen'?
Descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
What is the meaning of 'Nacionalismo'?
Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
What is the meaning of 'Regionalismo'?
The theory or practice of emphasizing the regional characteristics of local history, folklore, or culture.